Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ahvain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan small hat and tan clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Seebo embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Seebo was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Seebo has worked very hard to control his curse. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She has moderate length golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ethereal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a pastel vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His fur is beige and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents enrolled her in a Cleric school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.